Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Waterlooville
Electronic leak detection around Waterlooville, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
About our electronic leak detection in Waterlooville
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It can be used to trace an existing leak or check a new membrane before handover. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends, depending on the weather. Tell us about your roof to find out more. If you are worried about leaks under green or ballasted roofs and damp inside with no sign on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a town like Waterlooville, flat roofs are common on rear extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Many are felt, and newer ones may be EPDM rubber or GRP. Ponding water, splits along the edges and lifting upstands are the usual warning signs. Water that sits for days after rain is frequently the first sign a flat roof needs attention.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Waterlooville (PO7, PO8)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Waterlooville
Is my home in Waterlooville listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is the coastal weather around Waterlooville hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Waterlooville is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How do I book a survey in Waterlooville?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use so we check the roof first.
How the survey changes by roof type
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Suitability depends on the layers.
Bituminous membranes
ELD is often possible on bituminous membranes, depending on what’s below.
Useful tips for Waterlooville property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
Questions about the results are welcome. We can talk you through the findings.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. In Waterlooville, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions. We look at the roof from ground level and from windows, then from the loft where there’s safe access.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Local flat roofs in Waterlooville
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Waterlooville, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. About 4 miles south-east lies Warblington Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Waterlooville has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Saint George's, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. If you look after a building like Hart Plain Junior School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For landlords with property near Bedhampton station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Waterlooville is about 6 miles north of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Waterlooville gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in PO7 and PO8 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on London Road, Chillingham Square and Aysgarth Road. We also cover Hart Plain (1 mile north), Purbrook (1 mile south), Cowplain (1 mile north), Soake (1 mile north-west) and Purbrook Heath (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Hedge End (12 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles north-east) and Locks Heath (10 miles west).
What’s near Waterlooville
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cowplain Community School and The Denmead Queen pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bedhampton station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Places near Waterlooville
Also in Waterlooville
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
How we price electronic leak detection
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. On a house in a town like Waterlooville, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That is an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- A report with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide and our case studies.